Cambridge Primary Progression Test - Stage 5 English Mark Scheme

Schools seeking rigorous internal assessment data and teachers looking to identify specific learning gaps in upper primary English.

Awarding marks for identifying specific facts directly from the text.

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The assessment typically consists of two main papers, with a total of available for the entire test. Paper Type Key Assessment Areas Non-fiction

The writing mark scheme assesses students' ability to:

Short constructed responses (single-sentence answers, short explanations)

The most immediate strength of this mark scheme is its direct alignment with the Cambridge Primary English curriculum framework (0844). It doesn't just provide answers; it categorizes marks by strands—typically Reading Fiction, Reading Non-fiction, and Writing.